Nurse operating for Thames Valley Police charged over custody loss of life

A former nurse, who was once operating with Thames Valley Police, has been charged with manslaughter following the loss of life of a person in custody.

It follows an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the loss of life of William Cameron, 38, after he was once taken into custody at Loddon Valley Police Station, close to Reading, in 2020.

Sean Cregg, 35, who labored for Mountain Healthcare – a procured provider supplier for the pressure – has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter and an extra price beneath segment 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

He is because of seem at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 1 July.

Mr Cameron were arrested and brought into custody on 8 January 2020 and died later that day in health center.

The IOPC investigation started the similar day and concluded in March 2021.

That month, it mentioned it despatched a report of proof to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to imagine attainable prison fees.

“Following the referral, we received requests from the CPS for further material to assist with its decision-making,” it mentioned.

Malcolm McHaffie, head of the CPS particular crime department, mentioned: “It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

A police sergeant, who was once additionally referred to the CPS, is not going to face fees, the IOPC mentioned.

A spokesperson for Mountain Healthcare despatched its “deepest condolences” to Mr Cameron’s circle of relatives.

It added: “We cannot comment on the case given the ongoing legal proceedings.

“However, we will be able to verify that Mr Cregg has no longer labored in any of our products and services because the time of the incident in 2020 and isn’t hired by way of us in any capability.

“Our priority continues to be the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people our highly specialist teams support in custody, and this is underpinned by regular independent assessments confirming the excellence of our safety and training processes.”

Thames Valley Police mentioned: “It would be inappropriate to comment whilst there is ongoing legal proceedings, our thoughts remain with Mr Cameron’s family and loved ones.”